October weather forecast
Hirana, Sri Lanka

October, like September, in Hirana, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of October signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), aligning closely with September. Consistently, Hirana reports average nighttime temperatures of 25.5°C (77.9°F) during October, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Hirana, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hirana, in October, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Hirana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Hirana is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Hirana, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.

Sunshine

In Hirana, the average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.